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French Louis Xv Style Bureau De Dame with Gilt Metal Mounts
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
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French Louis Xv Style Bureau De Dame with Gilt Metal Mounts

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
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French Louis XV style mahogany and burr walnut bureau de dame with boxwood stringing and gilt metal mounts. The hinged open down front with leather writing area; the interior comprising one long upper shelf over two shorter shelves, and a slide concealing a large storage area. Overall good condition, a few nicks here and there, there is a split across the back which has an old repair and there is some wear to the leather. Working lock with key.

Height: 91 cm

Width: 74.5 cm

Depth: 45.5 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
74.5cm (29.33")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Louis Xv Bureau De Dame to the 1920s.

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SA920177
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We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

'END OF SUMMER' SALE - 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL OUR STOCK UNTIL 31ST AUGUST.

Description
French Louis XV style mahogany and burr walnut bureau de dame with boxwood stringing and gilt metal mounts.
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The hinged open down front with leather writing area; the interior comprising one long upper shelf over two shorter shelves, and a slide concealing a large storage area.
Lorna Byskou

Overall good condition, a few nicks here and there, there is a split across the back which has an old repair and there is some wear to the leather. Working lock with key.

Height: 91 cm

Width: 74.5 cm

Depth: 45.5 cm

'END OF SUMMER' SALE - 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL OUR STOCK UNTIL 31ST AUGUST.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
74.5cm (29.33")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Louis Xv Bureau De Dame to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA920177
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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A French Louis XV style bureau de dame constructed from burr walnut veneer with cabriole legs and ornate gilt metal mounts.
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French Louis Xv Style Bureau De Dame with Gilt Metal Mounts

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A French Louis XV style bureau de dame constructed from burr walnut veneer with cabriole legs and ornate gilt metal mounts.
French Louis XV Style Bureau de Dame with Gilt Metal Mounts
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Originating in 18th-century France during the reign of King Louis XV, the bureau de dame was designed specifically as a compact writing desk for women. It typically features soft curves, cabriole legs, and elaborate marquetry or veneer work characteristic of the Rococo period.

These desks were crafted using fine hardwoods such as walnut, kingwood, or tulipwood veneers over an oak frame. Decorative accents frequently feature cast gilt bronze or brass mounts, known as ormolu, alongside velvet or leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period or quality revival pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, genuine timber veneers with crossbanding, and heavy cast metal mounts secured with threaded screws. Look for natural wear on internal drawer runners and hand-carved cabriole legs.

A bureau de dame can serve as a decorative focal point in a hallway, bedroom nook, or living area. Pair it with neutral wall palettes and understated modern lighting to allow the ornate wood grain and metal mounts to stand out.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax annually to maintain the moisture of the veneer. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to prevent wood shrinkage or gilding tarnishing.
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